The Forge

We loved The Forge.

It was spotlessly clean and had super facilities. This cottage is suitable for families, but because it is so spacious and has two large bedrooms and fabulous bathrooms it would be ideal for two couples. In the kitchen it was really modern and I loved that there was a large amount of crockery ( not just 4 of everything) it meant we could wait and run full loads in the dishwasher rather than less than half full. The owners live on site which is reassuring if you need them, however The Forge was so well maintained there were no issues. The location is great for travelling round Somerset and Cheddar is just up the road. I would definitely go back to The Forge.

We had a lovely holiday at the forge and would happily come again.

The accommodation was clean and comfortable with everything that we needed. The location was very peaceful but with plenty to do within an easy driving distance.

We loved staying at the Forge.

Accommodation was spacious, clean, comfortable and Shipham Riding was a lovely, peaceful place to stay. Owners were really friendly. We'll definitely be back for another stay. Perfect location for visiting lots of places around Somerset. Thank you for a lovely week.

We enjoyed a wonderful Christmas break at the Forge.

The accommodation was very well appointed, bright and warm. Lovely festive touches by the owners! The location is very picturesque. We would love to return in the near future.

What a lovely, homely house.

The beds were super comfortable as were the sofas. The kitchen was adequately equipped for self catering which is often not the case! Lovely having the owners resident on site to help out with anything too. We would definitely recommend and be happy to come back again.

Lovely property Quiet in a lovely rural setting Well equipped and the beds were really comfortable.

We slept really well

very well equipped, ideal location for places of interest, friendly owner, quiet area, would stay there again without a doubt!

The Forge is beautifully situated on a quiet road in Shipham.

Jane's welcome was warm and a cake and milk were waiting for us on arrival. The cottage was very well maintained with a good layout and more than enough room for the four of us to stay. The two bathrooms were a particularly nice touch. The cottage was spotlessly clean and we had a lovely time there. The cottage is a good base for going to Bath and Cheddar, but the coast is not too far away either. All in all, a more than great place to stay!

We had a fantastic stay at the Forge.

It was a great location very peaceful and close to Cheddar. We was pleasantly surprised how lovely the accommodation was and well maintained. Big thankyou to Jane the owner... Hope to return next year ...

We really enjoyed our stay at the Forge and its location was excellent for walking and visiting places of interest in the area.

The property is clean and well maintained. The owners live by the cottages and were very pleasant, there if you needed help but otherwise did not intrude on your privacy. We would have no hesitation in recommending or returning ourselves to the Forge.

All good would recommend.

Thank you for a lovely welcoming holiday home.

Everything was perfect and beautifully maintained. The hosts were helpful and friendly and the surroundings were so delightful We all enjoyed our stay very much

Thanks for the stay in your lovely home.

Ideal location for a mix of sight seeing and the coast, we would recommend this to anyone.

The cottage was very cozy and the beds were comfortable.

The kitchen had all the equipment required. The only thing missing was a freezer, it wasn't mentioned in the amenities but i assumed there would be a freezer! Can I mention that it would e a good idea to have a notice saying "holiday cottages this way". The large gate looks to be leading leading to an open field, the path winds round to the cottages which can't be seen from the road. My partner Geoff and I had an enjoyable week visiting such places as Glastonbury, Burnham on Sea, Weston Super Mare, and Cheddar Gorge. We visited Wells Cathedral and when we saw the charge was £14 for a years entrance fee we decided not to bother. All told we had an enjoyable week and fortunately we had very little rain that week.

Spotlessly clean, warm and quiet with a lovely ambiance.

You have control of both the heating and water timings and temperatures. Well appointed with crockery and cutlery, meaning there was plenty to use between dishwasher loads. Its one of a group of 4, all connected. But felt very private with a lovely flat fenced, secure, paved garden. With lots of plants, seating under cover and no noise from the other properties. The outside chairs could do with a little tlc, but everything else was excellent. Beds and 2 large settee's, very comfortable and good TV and wifi reception. We did not find accessing/or the upstairs kitchen an issue. As the stairs were gentle and wide with handrails and it was such a lovely large light space, with a dining table and small excellent 4 star freezer, inside the top of the fridge. Welcome milk/tea/coffee/sugar and cake was a nice touch, along with all cleaning/dishwasher tablets and kitchen roll/trays provided. The wet room upstairs was spacious, warm with an excellent shower and non slip floor. (Fan was a bit noisy) The bathroom down stairs was smaller, but equally warm, with a very comfy bath and non slip floor, a quiet fan and both bathrooms had plenty of hot water and towels. Very responsive owner both onsite and by phone and despite major loss of time due to a total failure of our car, it was so well positioned for getting to Motorway/A roads, we still reached Devon, Somerset, Wiltshire and Gloucestershire all within 90 minutes drive and managed a relaxing stay. Due to it being October half term 2024, traffic was heavier than goggle allowed for journeys. Would 100% recommend and not hesitate to return.

We had a wonderful week at this lovely property which was in a super position that enabled us to visit a good number of places, without having to travel too far.

The accommodation was of a high standard,. one of the best Sykes properties that we have stayed in. We would have no hesitation in recommending The Forge.

Top notch property, everything was clean and fresh and maintained to a very high standard.

Many thanks Jane, we really enjoyed our stay in the forge and have no hesitation in giving it a hearty recommendation.

Lovely cottage which is well equipped and made for a very comfortable stay.

Would definitely recommend to friends and family. Lemon drizzle cake left for us was amazing!

We loved our holiday cottage, The Forge.

It was spacious, clean and well equipped, and the decor beautiful. Highly recommended. Many thanks.

We enjoyed our stay at property which was ideally placed for our chosen walks and visit to Bath.

The property was very well presented, well equipped, comfortable and very clean. The lemon drizzle cake was much appreciated. Thank you

Excellent, beautiful setting and, well presented.

3 things in need of improvement, the sign at the gate is only visible when traveling from Cheddar not from the opposite direction, the downstairs bath would benefit from a handhold on the wall as we are in our 70s and found it difficult, the lounge and kitchen on different floors with stairs in-between made it difficult to carry coffee cups downstairs. Otherwise clean well equipped and a clever conversion..

We had a wonderful week at the Forge.

Beautiful,comfortable accommodation. Wonderful setting. Jane and Peter were extremely helpful with anything we needed.We would certainly go back again. Thank you so much.Sheila Parker

We had a great holiday at the forge very peaceful and within beautiful countryside.

The owners where very welcoming overall a fantastic stay

Mooie locatie, gemakkelijk te vinden.

Rustig en stil. Door storm was op eerste avond een kleine lekkage opgetreden, dit werd de volgende ochtend direct en zeer vakkundig opgelost. Alle hulde voor Jane en haar gezin.

Once again we had a lovely break at The Forge.

It is so comfortable and clean - a really super home from home. It is in such a peaceful and quiet location and no problem with parking. We hope to be back.

Probably the cleanest cottage i've ever stayed in.

Very well presented and everything you could ask for. Only slight gripe was that the double bed wasnt the most comfortable for either of us, but otherwise excellent. Highly recommended.

We had a wonderful holiday at The Forge and would highly recommend a stay here.

The cottage was so well equipped, every little detail had been thought about. Plenty of cutlery, plates and glasses, comfy beds and great views. It was so peaceful as well and my little boy loved going to see the horses. Very well positioned to explore the surrounding areas, Clevedon, Weston-Super-Mare, Cheddar, and a few nice pubs close by when driving. Thank you, we'll be back!

The property was very well presented, comfortable and very clean.

It was a lovely touch that there was fresh flowers. The owners had also supplied tea, coffee, sugar and milk. It would have been good to have known this as we brought our own along with us. We were also very grateful for the cake, which was a lovely surprise. The property was ideally situated for visiting Cheddar Gorge, Wookey Hole and Weston Super Mare. It would have been helpful if the description of amenities close by was updated. We had planned to go to the local hotel/restaurant in Shipham before we went to the property only to find it had closed down so had to change our plans.

The Forge, which is one of four holiday properties at Shipham Riding, is set in a peaceful country location on the outskirts of Shipham village.

There are many local walking paths in the vicinity but it is also ideal for those planning to walk in the nearby Mendip Hills. The cottage is clean, comfortable and well equipped with good light, space and storage. Also, there are numerous good pubs for evening meals in the surrounding area.

Lovely cottage in a lovely setting.

We had a very enjoyable stay.

Second time we have stayed at this property.

Ample parking on site. Excellent base for walking and exploring Somerset. Property is spotlessly clean, well maintained and charming. Owners on site if you need them. I would highly recommend staying at this property.

One of the best holidays by far, the property was beautiful, peaceful and very clean.

It has everything you need provided, ample parking, good tv reception with no noise and no light pollution for a perfect sleep The location is amazing central to Wells, Glastonbury, cheddar and much more. The pubs are in walking distance and I would suggest going the Star Inn the food is out of this world with very friendly staff. If you like strawberries local sellers are everywhere and cider/ale shops in walking range. I would stay here again when going to Somerset was just perfect

Absolutely lovely cottage, location great for exploring and cottage great for relaxing.

A very comfortable bed, which is often lacking in holiday cottages- thank you.

The Forge is very well equipped and we were also very impressed by the recycling station. The only other feedback we would give is that we received conflicting information about when and how the property should be vacated from Sykes (probably due to rules changing so frequently over the last few years), so it would have been useful to have clear expectations set out in the blue folder. We had a lovely meal in the Star Inn, many thanks for the recommendation.

Clean and well equipped and situated in the countryside but near to many places of interest.

Only changes suggested would be the single beds - not comfy and the mattress cover slips over the mattress so you side about! Not a major issue Checking out time of 9:30am too early

Beautiful stable conversion it was spotless clean lovely decorated quiet as well thankyou for gorgeous Xmas tree and all helpful bits supplied

Lovely property, in a good location in the Somerset countryside.

Excellent, modern property, and helpful owners nearby to assist with any problems.

Delightful cottage in beautiful location.

Friendly village. Very comfortable and well-appointed. Hope to return.

We found The Forge an excellent place to stay and where pleased with the lovely welcome pack provided by the owners.

It was very clean and quiet and the only reason we didn't give it a 10 was because the tv was a bit small for the size of the living room and the WiFi was a bit temperamental

Spacious, well maintained cottage.

Nice touches included scones with jam and clotted cream on arrival. Met by the owner on arrival (who lived onsite) but you were left alone. We definitely plan to re-visit Somerset and would try and book this cottage again.

Second year at the Forge & was just as impressed as the previous year.

Jane & Peter continually improve the property every year & everywhere looked looked looked so clean & as if it had just been decorated - we will book again for certain as such a lovely bolt hole to get out to visit Somerset & the surrounding area's

The Location of the Forge was ideal for getting out and about.

We visited Cheddar Gorge, Bristol and Bath and Weston Super Mere and Frome all well worth a visit. The Forge was well equipped and comfortable and the local scenery was beautiful. Walks around the Mendip Hills on the doorstep. Ideal for anyone who enjoys countryside walking. Would certainly holiday here again.

Upon arrival I was met kindly by one of the owners of the cottages who showed me where to park, and walked me to the cottage I had rented.

Upon entering the cottage, it was noticeable that it had been recently cleaned top to bottom, and complimentary scones, jam, clotted cream, and strawberries were on the side, with a pint of milk in the fridge for a well needed cup of tea. There was an itinerary on the desk with records of what and how the place had been cleaned, and instructions on how the appliances worked in the cottage. Also included were menus of local places that were recommended, and I can say now that I recommend them too. Clean towels were laid out on the beds ready for use, and the beds although unfamiliar, were comfy. One evening we brought back fish and chips from a local shop, and the lady owner brought over salt, vinegar, and tomato ketchup for us to use, which we were very grateful for. Overall, a very pleasant experience.

Fridge inadequate for family self-catering.

Such a lovely, bright, comfortable cottage which was a great place to relax in between enjoying the diverse range of activities that the area has to offer.

The Forge is immaculately presented.

We were provided with everything we needed and were most comfortable. Thank you for the welcoming afternoon tea.

The Forge at Shipham is a lovely accommodation, clean, fresh and in a beautiful location.

Easy parking and plenty to do locally, great walking with major attractions not to far away. Would definitely recommend and will hopefully return again.

This is the 3rd time we had booked a cottage with Sykes and again,this cottage did not disappoint.

The Forge has been beautifully renovated with first class fitments and fittings. Very well designed with no expense spared. It was good to have a lot of space; the kitchen was a good size and well equipped. The bathrooms were excellent - could not fault The Forge at all. Would recommend

The Forge is a well designed spacious place to stay.

The kitchen has everything you could possibly need and room to store food. The beds are comfortable and there is plenty of wardrobe and drawer space. It was all incredibly clean. There are lovely walks from the cottage and it is well situated to explore the Mendips. We would happily return.

We had a fantastic time staying at the Forge.

It is a beautiful cottage in a peaceful setting. Jane had done everything possible to keep us safe in the current pandemic. The little extras of scones jam cream and strawberries went down a treat. I would recommend this accommodation to anyone looking for a base in Somerset to explore the surrounding areas.

We had a lovely stay in this high standard , very comfortable cottage.

It was very peaceful and met our needs beautifully. We would certainly return.

The cottage was amazing!

So cosy and relaxing, and it was spotless! There was hand sanitiser outside the door for use on entry of the property, nhs covid qr code inside the property also, the covid measures were perfect and made us feel so safe. The cottage was also in the perfect location for us to discover all across Somerset!

Great place to stay, lovely and clean.

Well appointed to explore Somerset & the beautiful Mendip Hills with Cheddar Gorge just down the road.

Near the lovely city of Wells & Bath around an hour away. We had a superb week as Jane & Pete were on hand to welcome us & left us a lovely cream tea along with milk tea & coffee. Fully stacked modern kitchen with dishwasher & washing machine & very comfortable beds with plenty of wardrobe & drawer space. In all we could not fault it as Village Pub providing good home cooking & shop / butchery within a 10 minute walking distance. We will definitely return in the near future

The Forge is an absolutely lovely property!

If you're looking for a quiet getaway in the Mendip Hills in sumptious comfort look no further. The owners of the property were absolutely lovely at every turn and met every need with open arms! I could not recommend this property more! I will be returning

We really enjoyed our stay here in Shipham.

Lovely clean cottage with all the facilities you need. Would book again and will recommend to family and friends.

This property was brand new - everything was clean and looked unused.

It was quiet and comfortable, and had all the equipment we needed to enjoy our holiday. The upstairs shower was a joy to use - a wet room that is very roomy. The property is well-placed for trips out to the seaside or to Cheddar, Wells, Bristol, Bath etc etc. All in all, a fabulous property and we would not hesitate to revisit if we were to return to the area.